4D Magic of Santa Cruz

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
1 stop
1
Baltra
After arriving at Baltra Airport, a local guide will pick you up. On the way to Puerto Ayora, stop off at a local farm in the highlands, where there are dozens of giant tortoises. Wander around on your own to appreciate these majestic creatures. Then, enjoy lunch before continuing to your destination. In the afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Witness firsthand the work of international scientists who come to the Galapagos to carry out environmental projects. Head to the nearby Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where giant Galapagos tortoises breed and are cared for. This is the best place on the islands to see different tortoise species and learn about each one.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Explore an Uninhabited Island
1 stop
2
Bartolome Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Santa Fé, South Plaza, Bartolomé, and North Seymour are among the uninhabited Galapagos islands, giving you a chance to see the archipelago's untouched natural habitats. After a boat ride, hike with your guide to see more wildlife and relax on the beach, with a break on deck for lunch. At the end of your tour, return to Puerto Ayora.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Another Uninhabited Island
1 stop
3
Another day, another boat trip to an uninhabited island—this time, to a different one than before. Once again, you'll get incredible opportunities to see endemic wildlife in its natural habitat and protected lands. The boat trip itself is also a joy to do, as you get some magnificent ocean scenery. Afterward, enjoy your evening in the laid-back town of Puerto Ayora.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transfer to Baltra Airport (GPS), Departure
1 stop
4
Baltra
If there is enough free time before your transfer to the airport, do some last-minute souvenir shopping or take a last stroll through Puerto Ayora. At the designated time, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Itabaca Channel, which you will cross on a ferry. For the last part of your trip to the airport, take the public shuttle bus to the terminal, where your program ends with your return flight to the mainland and onward connection. Safe travels!
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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